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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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