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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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