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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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