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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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