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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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