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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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