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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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