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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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