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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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