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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses 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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