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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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