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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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