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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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