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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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