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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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