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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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