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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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