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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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