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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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