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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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