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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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