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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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