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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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