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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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