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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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