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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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