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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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