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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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