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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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