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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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