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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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