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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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