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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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