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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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