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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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