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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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