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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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