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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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