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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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