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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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