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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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