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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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