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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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