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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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