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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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