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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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