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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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