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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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