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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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