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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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