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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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