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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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