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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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