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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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