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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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