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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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