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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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