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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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