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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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