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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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