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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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