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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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