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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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