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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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