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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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