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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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