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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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