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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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