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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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