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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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