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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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