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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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