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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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