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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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