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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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