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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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