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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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