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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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