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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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