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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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