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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key 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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