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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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