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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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