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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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