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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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