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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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