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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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