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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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