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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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