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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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