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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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