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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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