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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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