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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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