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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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