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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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