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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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