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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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