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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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