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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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