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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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