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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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