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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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