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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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