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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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