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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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