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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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