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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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