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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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