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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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