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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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