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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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