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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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