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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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