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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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