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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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