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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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