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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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