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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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