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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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