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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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