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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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