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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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