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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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