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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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