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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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