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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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