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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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