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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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