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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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