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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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