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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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