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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the 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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