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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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