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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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