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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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