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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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