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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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