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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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