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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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