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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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