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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major 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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