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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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