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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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