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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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