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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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