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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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