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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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