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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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