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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes 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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