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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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