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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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