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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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