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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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