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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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