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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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