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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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