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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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