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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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