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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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