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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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