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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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