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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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