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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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