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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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