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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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