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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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