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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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