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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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