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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important 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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