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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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