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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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