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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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