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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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