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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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