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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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