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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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