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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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