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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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