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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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