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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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