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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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