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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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