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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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