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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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