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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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