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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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