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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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