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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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