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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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