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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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