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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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