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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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