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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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