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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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