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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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