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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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