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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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