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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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