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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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