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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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