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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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