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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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