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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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