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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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