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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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