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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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