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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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