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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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