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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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