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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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