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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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