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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key 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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