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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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