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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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