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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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