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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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