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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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