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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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