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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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