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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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