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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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