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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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