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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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