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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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