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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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