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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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