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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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