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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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