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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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