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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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