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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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