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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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