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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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