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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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