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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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