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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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