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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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