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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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