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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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