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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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