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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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