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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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