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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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