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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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