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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What 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 optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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