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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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