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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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