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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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