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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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