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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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