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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key 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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