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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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