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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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