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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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