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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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