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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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