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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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