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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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