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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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