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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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