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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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