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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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