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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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