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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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