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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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