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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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