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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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