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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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