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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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