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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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