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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners 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 many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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