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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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