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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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