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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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