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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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