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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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