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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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