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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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