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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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