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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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