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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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