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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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