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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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