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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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