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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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