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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key 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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