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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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