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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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