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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers 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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