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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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