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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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