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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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