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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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