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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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