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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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