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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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