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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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