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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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