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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important 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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