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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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