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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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