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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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