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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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