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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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