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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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