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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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