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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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