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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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