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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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