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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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