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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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