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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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