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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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