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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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