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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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