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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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