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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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