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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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