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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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