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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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