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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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