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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. 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 massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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