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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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