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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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