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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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