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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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