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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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