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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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