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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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