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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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