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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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