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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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