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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models 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 institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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