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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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