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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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