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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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