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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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