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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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