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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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