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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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