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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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