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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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