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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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