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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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