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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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