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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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