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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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