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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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