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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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