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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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