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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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