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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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