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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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