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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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