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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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