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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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