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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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