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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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