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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education