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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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