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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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