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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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