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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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