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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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