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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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