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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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