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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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