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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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