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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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