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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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