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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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