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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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