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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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