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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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