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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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