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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses 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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