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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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