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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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