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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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