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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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