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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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