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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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