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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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