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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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