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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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