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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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