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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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