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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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