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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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