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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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