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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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