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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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