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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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