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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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