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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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