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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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