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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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