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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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