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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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