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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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