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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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