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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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