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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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