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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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