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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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