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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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