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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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