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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major 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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