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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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