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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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