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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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