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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors 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 experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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