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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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