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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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