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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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