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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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