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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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