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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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