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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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