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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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