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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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