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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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