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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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