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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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