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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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