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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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