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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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