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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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