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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner 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 online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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