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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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