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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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