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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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