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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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