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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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