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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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