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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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