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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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