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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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