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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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