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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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