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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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