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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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