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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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