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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs 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. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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