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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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