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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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