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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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