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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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