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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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