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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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