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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor 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 widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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