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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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