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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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