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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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