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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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