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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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