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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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