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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory 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 participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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