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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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