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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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