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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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