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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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