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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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