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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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