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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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