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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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