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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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