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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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