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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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