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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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