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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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