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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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