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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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