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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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