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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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