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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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