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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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