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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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