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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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