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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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