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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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