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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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