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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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