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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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