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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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