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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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