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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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