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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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