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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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