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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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