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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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