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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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