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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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