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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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