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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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