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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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