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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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