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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually 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 online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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