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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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