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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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