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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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