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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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