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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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