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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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