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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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