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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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