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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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