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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the 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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