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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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