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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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