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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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